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Monthly sales […] Market Data Press Release: 04/01/26 Lapse of Key Digital Trade Measure Undermines Economic Growth, Innovation WASHINGTON—April 1, 2026—Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) President and CEO John Neuffer today expressed disappointment trade negotiators from around the world failed to reach an agreement to permanently prohibit duties on digital trade during last week’s World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The duty-free flow of data and digital goods advances trade in semiconductor […] Chip Design and R&D Trade Press Release: 03/24/26 It’s Time to Make Permanent the WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions WASHINGTON—March 24, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer urging trade negotiators from the United States and around the world to renew and make permanent the World Trade Organization (WTO) Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions. Global trade negotiators will convene March 26-29 for […] Trade Press Release: 03/06/26 Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 3.7% Month-to-Month in January Worldwide chip sales increase 46.1% year-to-year WASHINGTON—March 6, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $82.5 billion during the month of January 2026, an increase of 3.7% compared to the December 2025 total of $79.6 billion and 46.1% more than the January 2025 total of $56.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled […] Market Data Press Release: 03/02/26 SIA Statement on Chip Security Act WASHINGTON—Mar. 2, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer opposing the Chip Security Act (S. 1705/H.R. 3447). “SIA members are fully committed to complying with export controls, and we strongly oppose the illicit diversion and misuse of our chip technologies. While we understand policymakers’ interest in […] Supply Chain Security Press Release: 02/26/26 James Redstone Joins SIA as Director of Government Affairs Redstone most recently served as a staff member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced James Redstone has joined the association as director of government affairs. In this role, Redstone will work with Congress, […] Chip Design and R&D Environment, Health & Safety Export Control and National Security Policy Research Supply Chain Security Tax Workforce & Immigration Press Release: 02/06/26 Global Annual Semiconductor Sales Increase 25.6% to $791.7 Billion in 2025 Logic and memory products saw largest growth; annual sales projected to reach roughly $1 trillion worldwide in 2026 WASHINGTON—Feb. 6, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $791.7 billion in 2025, an increase of 25.6% compared to the 2024 total of $630.5 billion. Additionally, fourth-quarter sales of $236.6 billion were 37.1% […] Market Data Press Release: 01/28/26 John Neuffer to Retire as SIA President and CEO After more than a decade of leadership, Neuffer to retire, leaving a legacy of policy achievements that have greatly strengthened the semiconductor industry   WASHINGTON—Jan. 28, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced John Neuffer will retire during the middle of 2026 following a highly successful 11-year tenure as SIA president and CEO. SIA represents […] Press Release: 01/08/26 Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 29.8% Year-to-Year in November November’s sales mark the global industry’s highest-ever monthly total; worldwide chip sales increase 3.5% month-to-month WASHINGTON—Jan. 8, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $75.3 billion during the month of November 2025, an increase of 29.8% compared to the November 2024 total of $58.0 billion and 3.5% more than the […] Market Data Press Release: 12/19/25 SIA Supports U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica Initiative WASHINGTON – Dec. 19, 2025 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of the recently launched Pax Silica initiative, which will function as the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security. “The U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica initiative represents […] Supply Chain Security Press Release: 12/10/25 SIA Urges House Passage of Bipartisan Environmental Review and Permitting Reform Legislation WASHINGTON – Dec. 10, 2025 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer urging passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to make critical reforms to streamline environmental review under the National […] Environment, Health & Safety Supply Chain Security Press Release: 12/04/25 Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 4.7% Month-to-Month in October WSTS autumn forecast projects nearly $1 trillion in 2026 global semiconductor sales WASHINGTON—December 4, 2025—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $72.7 billion during the month of October 2025, an increase of 4.7% compared to the September 2025 total of $69.5 billion and 27.2% more than the October 2024 total of […] Market Data Page 1 of 45 ... 10 20 30 ... 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